Ken Calvert actually said...

"It would be helpful, though, to iron out any differences before we appropriate construction dollars on these things."

"Thank you. Ms. Emery-Arras, thank you for your testimony today, especially for GAO's ongoing work in this area."

"We all want to help you succeed. Our partnership overtures may cause considerable grief but we are sincere."

"Administrator, I am sure you are well aware that my home State of California is suffering the most severe drought conditions the West has faced in recent years."